The 'Grandes descubrimientos en arqueología II' program offers a comprehensive look into pivotal moments of archaeological history. From January 25 to May 9, explore significant finds including Atapuerca and the Baza Iberian Lady through a series of conferences and seminars in Mérida. Expert speakers will illuminate ancient civilizations and human evolution. These sessions provide a deep dive for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of the past, held at Centro Cultural "Santo Domingo".
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This program features a series of conferences, courses, and seminars focused on significant archaeological discoveries throughout history. Topics range from the Atapuerca discovery and human evolution to Etruscan paintings, Roman villas, and the discovery of the Baza Iberian Lady.
The 'Grandes descubrimientos en arqueología II' program offers a deep dive into pivotal moments in archaeological history through a series of conferences, courses, and seminars. Running from January 25 to May 9, this event is held at the Centro Cultural “Santo Domingo” in Mérida, with sessions starting at 6:30 PM and open to the public until capacity is reached. Lectures are also available for later viewing on the MNAR YouTube Channel. The program covers a wide array of remarkable finds, including the Atapuerca discovery and its implications for human evolution, presented by Dr. Juan Luis Arsuaga. Other sessions delve into the discovery of the Baza Iberian Lady and its funerary context, Winckelmann's work on the Herculaneum excavations, and the interpretation of Etruscan paintings in Tarquinia. Participants will also learn about the discovery of the Greek Asklepios statue in Ampurias, the iconic bust of Queen Nefertiti, the significant Cancho Roano discovery, and the exceptional mosaics of the Piazza Armerina villa. Further highlights include the unearthing of the Mérida Roman Theatre, the extraordinary Aliseda Treasure, the Guarrazar Treasure, and the groundbreaking discoveries at the Turuñuelo site, which shed new light on Tartessos.
Attendance for the conferences is free until capacity is reached. Lectures are also available for deferred viewing on the MNAR YouTube Channel.
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